Ponnumkasavittu by Jakes Bejoy, Neha S Nair

Some songs are made for a single moment. Ponnumkasavittu is made for all of them. What makes Ponnumkasavittu musically distinctive is the composition by Jakes Bejoy, which balances simplicity with depth.

Jakes Bejoy, Neha S Nair brings a warmth to Ponnumkasavittu that no production choice could manufacture — it has to be felt, and here it is. Hearing Ponnumkasavittu without thinking of Niyas Backer, Dhruvan Dhruv, Leona Leshoy is almost impossible for anyone who has seen Ponnumkasavittu.

The song dates from 2024, but nothing about it sounds dated — the emotions it captures are not tied to a moment. Whether it plays on a long drive, during a quiet evening at home, or through earphones on a crowded commute, the song meets the listener where they are.

Running to 4:24, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. For anyone yet to hear Ponnumkasavittu, the experience ahead is a good one. For those returning, it will be as good as they remember.